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Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera joins Shiv Sena

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Three days before Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's long-time aide and bodyguard Gurmeet Singh alias Shera on Friday (October 18) joined Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena took to its official Twitter handle to make the formal announcement. He joined Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena President, Aditya Thackeray. Maharashtra will go to polls on October 21 and the counting of votes will take place on October 2

2.6 kg gold worth Rs 1 crore seized from Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 18 (ANI): Around 2.6 kg gold worth Rs 1 crore was recovered by the Commissioner of Customs in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on October 17. The gold was seized at the Chennai International Airport. An unknown amount of US dollars was also seized by the customs department. Further investigation is underway.

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar got cataract in greed of votes, jibes Amit Shah

Rajura (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while addressing a public rally in Chandrapur district's Rajura on October 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "This is land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Veer Savarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The land where fight for 'Swaraj' began and they ask about relation between Maharashtra and Article 370." "Sharad Pawar, you have got cataract in greed of votes. You can't see what people of state want," he added. Rajura is a city located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

PM Modi's goal of dallor5 trillion economy is impossible: Congress

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Congress leader Anand Sharma on October 18 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that the latter's goal of making India a dallor 5 trillion economy by 2024 is impossible. He said, "To touch the 5 trillion dollar economy in 2024, we require minimum double digit at least 12 percent is needed which is impossible. PM Modi on October 17 said that his government was on course to make India a five-trillion-dollar economy in the next five years despite apprehensions being expressed by experts and the opposition.

Unemployment rate highest in 40 years: Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over jobs

Mahendragarh (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on October 18 held a public rally in Haryana's Mahendragarh. While addressing the gathering, he said that unemployment rate in the country is highest since 40 years. "This is not the case of one state, you go in any state and ask the youth that what they do, they say nothing there is no work. Go to small shopkeeper, small businessmen and middle size businessmen who are the backbone of the country and ask them about their work they say that their work is ruined because of GST and demonetisation," said Gandhi. Assembly Elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana on October 21. Results will be announced three days later.

We will win by 2/3rd majority in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Rajura (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while addressing a public rally in Chandrapur district's Rajura on October 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "In Maharashtra, on one side, there's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a party of patriots led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while on the other hand, there's a group of dynastic parties led by Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar." "I am hopeful that people of Maharashtra will vote for BJP and we will win by 2/3rd majority," HM added. Rajura is a city located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

Jadavpur University deserves 'Institute of Eminence' status: WB Governor

Kolkata, Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on October 18, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I came to Jadavpur University today to attend meeting of the court. I indicated to the court that Jadavpur University is a unique university and it has a global reputation." "Jadavpur University deserves the status of 'institute of eminence'," Governor Dhankhar added.

Praful Patel visits ED office after being summoned over an alleged land deal with Dawood's close aide

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel visited Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on October 18. He visited the ED office after being summoned over an alleged land deal with gangster Iqbal Mirchi. Iqbal Mirchi, who died in 2013, was known to be a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. On Oct 15, Praful Patel had dismissed the reports of him being summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED).

'People with no ideology can go anywhere', says Congress' Ajay Kumar Lallu after MLA Aditi Singh met CM Yogi

Moradabad (UP), Oct 18 (ANI): Congress' MLA Aditi Singh met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 17, speaking on this, Uttar Pradesh Congress' chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said that people with no ideology can go anywhere."People who think of self interest and have no ideology can go anywhere. We have issued a notice to her. If there is no reply, further action will be taken."

During Congress' tenure neither our jawans nor sportspersons were safe: PM Modi

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Gohana on October 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In Congress' tenure neither our jawans, farmers nor our sportspersons were safe. Congress indulged in corruption in agriculture and did scams in sports as well." Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

More than 325 Indians deported by Mexico arrive in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): In an unprecedented move, non-scheduled flight carrying more than 325 repatriated Indians reached Delhi airport on October 18.These Indians had allegedly illegally reached Mexico to enter USA over the last few months with the help of international agents. Only Indians were deported while people from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Cameroon are still there.

Maharashtra to contribute Dallor1 trillion in India's Dallor 5 trillion economy goal: Piyush Goyal

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on October 18 held a press conference in Pune. He said that Maharashtra will single-handedly contribute 1 trillion dollar in centre's course to make India a five-trillion-dollar economy in the next five years. Assembly Elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana on October 21.

Residents of Bengaluru stage protest. demand resignations of elected representatives

Bengaluru. Oct 18 (ANI): Hundreds of residents from different parts of Bengaluru staged a protest near Marathahalli Bridge on Oct 18. They are from Varthur. Marathahalli. Kadugodi and Kundalahalli areas. They were demanding resignations of elected representatives of the constituency for failing to deliver the promises. Residents also complained about inadequacy of infrastructure in residential areas.

Opposition parties destabilised each others, can they give stability to Haryana: PM Modi

Hisar (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Hisar on October 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "When BJP government in Haryana was taking decisive steps for development of state, what was opposition doing? They couldn't fight with us, so they were busy fighting among themselves. They destabilized their parties for self-interest; can they give stability to Haryana?" Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Congress starts jumping with pain if anyone talks of Balakot: PM Modi in Haryana

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana's Sonipat, slammed Congress and stated that they have issues with the steps taken by the present government like Swachh Bharat. While addressing a public gathering, PM Modi said, "When we talk of Swachh Bharat or surgical strike then Congress gets stomachache, and if by chance anyone says Balakot then Congress starts jumping with pain. Pakistan uses them to strengthen their case globally, what sort of chemistry is this?" Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Free coaching will be started for poor students: CM Gehlot

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), October 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently inaugurated the Government Girls College and two new buildings of government schools in Jodhpur. He also visited the temporary buildings of the college and the buildings of the schools.On this occasion CM Gehlot said, "Our government is committed to give an opportunity to get higher education to all the children of the state. New colleges have been started in many places in this budget session, keeping this in mind. Now, free coaching will be arranged for poor students in colleges.The chief minister said that the arrangements are being made to construct a permanent building for the girls' college at Magra Poonjala in Jodhpur, which has been started in the temporary building. For this land has already been identified on which construction will start soon.

Sonipat means 'Kisan, Jawan aur Pehelwan': PM Modi at Gohana rally

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Gohana on October 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This region has made India proud in every field, be it fighting in the wrestling ring or fighting against terrorism. Sonipat means 'Kisan, Jawan aur Pehelwan'." Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Despite Punjab govt's ban, stubble burning continues in parts of state

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 18 (ANI): Despite Punjab government's ban, the incidents of stubble burning is continuing in many parts of the state. Over 100 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. An FIR has also been filed against the defaulters. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that stubble burning in neighbouring states is one of the main causes of air pollution in the national capital.

Congress, NCP opposing Article 370 revocation, make your choice: Shah tells voters in Maharashtra

Aheri (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in Aheri. While addressing the gathering, Shah said, "Congress party and Sharad Pawar are opposing the abrogation of Article 370, now you have to decide who do you want to side with, people who removed Article 370 or with people who want to continue with this Article."

Case registered against police personnel in connection with custodial death of a person

Hapur (UP), Oct 18 (ANI): A case is registered against three police personnel including a Circle Officer in connection with the custodial death of a person, Pradeep who died in UP's Hapur. Relatives protested against it and demanded strict action in this regard.